Bodega Pirineos Principio Moristel

Bodega Pirineos Principio Moristel

WHY WE LOVE IT

  • Principio Moristel is made from the most native grape of Somontano, Moristel.
  • It comes from the unique and historic vineyards, Paraje de El Mon.

Varietal Composition: 100% Moristel

Tasting Notes: Clean aroma, of red fruits such as plum or currant. Rock tea. Rhubarb. Forest fruit coulis. Mineral, wet slate. Candied fruit. Iodized notes. Somewhat marked acidity but without astringency. Its matrix is ​​acidic, with a great intensity of fruit, which gives it originality. It maintains freshness due to its acidity and aromas. High aromatic persistence. Stimulating in the mouth.

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2022 – 91 James Suckling

PRODUCER BACKGROUND

Bodegas Pirineos (which means Pyrenees) is a co-op winery in the city of Barbastro in Aragon, northeastern Spain, about 60 miles northeast of Zaragoza in the shadow of the Pyrenees Mountains. It lies within the Somontano wine appellation. The region was granted DOP status in 1984. The co-op was founded in 1993, but growers had been lobbying for the DOP since 1964.

Members of the Cooperative number 150, representing families in 23 small villages to the north and west of Barbastro, which is the main town of the Rio Vero valley. Vineyards occupy both valleys and hilly terroirs. Bodegas Pirineos vines cover 700 hectares, about a quarter of the DO. In 2007, sherry producer Barbadillo bought into the co-op and owns a three-quarter share.

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